Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone

INCI: POLYGLYCERYL-3 POLYDIMETHYLSILOXYETHYL DIMETHICONE

CAS Number
Not publicly assigned (silicone–polyglyceryl hybrid copolymer)
Function
Surfactant – emulsifying agent (water-in-silicone emulsifier); skin-conditioning agent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes FDA: no specific restrictions; not covered by CIR polyglyceryl fatty acid ester review

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Limited published toxicological data and CIR review; silicone component may raise COSMOS/ECOCERT compliance concerns as silicones are generally non-permitted under such standards; supplier safety dossier mandatory for CPSR.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone safe in cosmetics?

Limited published toxicological data and CIR review; silicone component may raise COSMOS/ECOCERT compliance concerns as silicones are generally non-permitted under such standards; supplier safety dossier mandatory for CPSR. The EU classifies Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone allowed in the EU?

Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone do in cosmetics?

Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone functions as: Surfactant – emulsifying agent (water-in-silicone emulsifier); skin-conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned (silicone–polyglyceryl hybrid copolymer).

What is the Margin of Safety for Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone?

not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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